This is a critical next step to avoid further delays and ensure these long-awaited protections for children are delivered on time. Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below ⬇️

The Obesity Health Alliance was pleased to contribute evidence to the inquiry, alongside many of our members last year and strongly welcome the recommendations outlined in the report. Responding to the report, our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, who gave evidence at the inquiry said ⬇️

New analysis from the @bhfpolicy.bsky.social has estimated that 170,000 lives at risk over next decade from weight-linked cardiovascular disease 🫀 Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below and quoted in the Guardian's coverage yesterday: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

New research published today shows that obesity diagnoses in England are increasing most rapidly among people in their 20s and 30s 📉 Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below ⬇️ and quoted in the BBC coverage ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The #BrokenPlate 2026 report is now live. Published by @foodfoundation.bsky.social, it offers an essential annual deep dive into the our food system. The headline? The food system has reached crisis point. Find out why and what action is urgently needed ➡️ foodfoundation.org.uk/sites/defaul...

Earlier this week, our Government Affairs Lead, Alfred Slade, was invited along to the Health Communication Congress in Warsaw to share our experiences on influencing national obesity policy in the UK. A pleasure to feed into international conversations on public health and effective policy change!

We’re proud to have hosted the launch of the APPG on Dietary Health this week in Parliament, attended by over 30 MPs and Peers - including Minister for Public Health and Prevention, Sharon Hodgson MP. Find out more about the event & APPG here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/05/21/a...

Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds to this new research ⬇️

More than Medication - Optimising Weight-Loss Drug Outcomes in Practice - Thursday 21st May 9:30-15:30 BST, hosted by My NutriWeb. Use code MEDS10 to receive a discounted registration of just £10! mynutriweb.com/more-than-me...

Our Policy & Advocacy Lead responds ⬇️

NEW YouGov polling commissioned by the #RecipeForChange campaign reveals that the British public are #FedUp with our broken food system 📢 @foodfoundation.bsky.social ky.social @bhfpolicy.bsky.social licy.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social y.social @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social sky.social

The UK Government has today launched a 12-week consultation on strengthening food advertising and promotion rules using the updated 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM). Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below ...

We have now submitted its response to the National Planning Policy Framework consultation - closing today at 11:45pm ⌛ If your organisation would like to show support for stronger planning policies that promote healthier food environments, please email: info@obesityhealthalliance.org.uk 📩

Data published today on #WorldObesityDay shines a spotlight on the scale of the challenge we are facing in the UK (and globally) with our children's health. Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below and quoted in The Guardian 👇 News article 👉 www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Thank you Ashley Dalton MP for your leadership as Public Health Minister - driving key parts of the NHS 10 Year Plan and championing a fairer food system 👏 Welcome Sharon Hodgson MP - we look forward to working together on the government’s 'moonshot to end the obesity epidemic'

📢 We have joined more than 100 organisations - including campaign groups, major supermarkets, food businesses and investors – to urge the Government to introduce a Good Food Bill. Read our Exec Director Katharine Jenner's response here 👇 & more info here 👉 foodfoundation.org.uk/news/100-org...

A great session yesterday the LGA / ADPH Annual Public Health Conference - talking all things fast-food outlets, public health and planning 💡 We are working with our NPPF working group on a template response, please get in touch with info@obesityhealthalliance.org.uk to access ✉️

Looking forward to hosting a session at the forthcoming LGA & ADPH Annual Public Health Conference on Wednesday 25th February - which will focus on fast food outlets in the context of planning policy. More info & tickets here ➡️ lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...

Which? research shows front-of-pack traffic light labels are confusing and inconsistent. Some brands skip them entirely, leaving people guessing what’s healthy. Our Policy & Advocacy Lead responds ⬇️ Find out more here ➡️ www.which.co.uk/news/article...

In our letter, we call on the Secretaries of State to strengthen the rules by: 🔹 Adopting the 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model 🔹 Expanding product categories in scope 🔹 Removing “brand” exemptions 🔹 Starting work on next-phase advertising regulation 3/3

"It’s been such a long battle to get here, with the food industry fighting us at every single turn trying to water it down, dilute it and delay it for as long as possible." Kat was interviewed on BBC Breakfast this morning - listen back here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/01/05/l...

Today is a big moment for child health as the Less Healthy Advertising Regulations come into force across TV and online media - a long-standing priority for the Obesity Health Alliance. Our Executive Director Katharine Jenner responds ⬇️ 1/2

New report published today '2025 State of the Nation's Food Industry' @foodfoundation.bsky.social, revealing what more needs to be done to help fix our unsustainable, unhealthy and unfair food system 🧰 Our Exec Direct responds below ⬇️ Read the report here ➡️ foodfoundation.org.uk/publication/...

📢 It’s Sugar Awareness Week 2025! This year’s theme shines a spotlight on so-called “healthy” snack bars - and the surprising levels of hidden sugars behind their glossy packaging and health-focused claims. 📍 Read the report: www.actiononsugar.org/sugar-awaren... @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social

Great to see Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirm the government’s commitment to improving children’s access to healthy food earlier this week on Lorraine. While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda!

🚨 Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual 🚨 Our latest report with Action on Smoking and Health and Alcohol Health Alliance reveals how powerful industries are undermining public health policy under the current Labour Government. Read the report here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/10/23/k...

Can you advertise porridge on TV?  🥣 Yes – if it’s not high in salt, fat, or sugar.Sound reasonable? Check out this handy chart to see which foods and drinks can STILL be advertised under new restrictions starting October 2025